Suggested to me that this might be a product designed by Artist: Jean Dunand, whose major works are often worked in enamels rather than covered in shagreen (galuchat) which is the belly leather of stingray. I've been able to find comparable objects of his but with DURAND signature on that tiny clasp lip. This one does not have that. Jean Dunand compacts sell for many $thousands, so I am not prepared to claim this little beauty is one, despite the D center punch mark inside. But it seems possible, even likely, it was a production made for one of the major fashion houses of Paris. What I can tell you is the compact shown here with attached lipstick holder was found along with a similarly sized but deeper compact out of an estate disbursal of finest quality goods. I wish I were an expert in these vanity items. The full measurements are noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition, the pair of etui, compacts is 100 years old give or take a year or two. Art Deco, it is heavy for size, and the quality is evident at every aspect. A smoothly veneered shagreen leather in finest scale - itself indicating the luxuriousness of the set. The lipstick easily and smoothly rotates to lift a commercial lipstick insert, yet is clean without staining. Beveled mirror inside lid of compact is excellent, undamaged. Bright unpolished interior suggests a dore alloy beyond brass, and it is quite heavy for size. No loss to shagreen, no bends no dents. Very nicely preserved and obviously high quality.
